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Clima Smart vs SUPREME: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Clima Smart model beats 61% and a typical SUPREME model 69%. SUPREME rates higher overall.

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Clima Smart

61%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

4 models listed

SUPREME

69%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

4 models listed

Rating by ratingEach bar is the share of same-size, same-type heat pumps that a typical model beats, so the two brands compare fairly even if they make different sizes.
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FClima Smart: Beats 81%SUPREME: Beats 52%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FClima Smart: Beats 50%SUPREME: Beats 55%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Clima Smart: Beats 47%SUPREME: Beats 85%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Clima Smart: Beats 62%SUPREME: Beats 79%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Clima Smart: Beats 64%SUPREME: Beats 67%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • CEE 2025

    Clima Smart
    100%
    SUPREME
    100%

  • Xcel CC

    Clima Smart
    75%
    SUPREME
    50%

  • CEE Advanced

    Clima Smart
    0%
    SUPREME
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Clima Smart
    0%
    SUPREME
    50%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 2.5–3 tons

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

Clima Smart

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from Clima Smart.

SUPREME

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from SUPREME.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

Next steps

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